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French (1883 – 1965)

Edgard Varèse (1883–1965) was a French-born composer.

Born on 22nd December 1883, he moved to the United States in 1915, and took U.S. citizenship in 1926. Varèse’s music features an emphasis on timbre and “organised sound”. His use of new instruments and electronic resources led to his being known as the “Father of Electronic Music”.

He died on 6th November 1965.
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  • Roncsipar

    far out man

    8 hours ago

  • SAGYology

    Mad scientist. Love all of his compositions aside from 2nd Interpolation of Déserts which I don't really understand.

    20 days ago

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    v v Pure undiluted awesome.

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    Edgard Varèse.

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    What the fuck am i listening to?

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    That profile picture is just nuts.

    March 2012

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    Ia Ia Cthulhu fhtagn!

    March 2012

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    I just got a siren so that I can play along with Ionisation!

    January 2012
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